The NFL Players Association is pushing back against the NFL’s handling of the medical situation involving Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, calling for a full investigation into the care he received.
In a statement released Tuesday, the NFLPA said it was unaware of any league investigation into Hurts’ medical care and claimed the NFL had previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the situation.
“Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred,” the union stated.
What Happened to Jalen Hurts?
Hurts was diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his left calf before Philadelphia’s October 11 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. He was cleared to play and participated in the game.
Subsequent testing revealed that the clot had moved, and further evaluation identified deep vein thrombosis and multiple blood clots in his lungs. Hurts was placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
NFL Defends Eagles’ Medical Staff
The NFL has maintained that the Eagles handled Hurts’ medical situation appropriately and indicated that the team would not face disciplinary action. NFL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills also expressed confidence in the medical staff’s decisions.
However, the NFLPA’s statement raises questions about the review process and whether the circumstances surrounding Hurts’ treatment have been fully examined.
The union emphasized that establishing the facts is essential to protecting players and ensuring they receive the highest standard of medical care.
The bottom line: The NFL says the Eagles handled the situation appropriately, while the NFLPA says a full investigation is necessary before conclusions are drawn. The union’s statement calls for an investigation but does not confirm that a new investigation has begun.
